Thomas Hutchinson and Colonial Policies

During the Revolutionary War, not all colonists wanted independence. Thomas Hutchinson, a loyalist, served as Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor. Despite opposing the Stamp Act, he enforced it, making him a target for anti-taxation groups. As royal governor, he faced backlash for his stance during the Tea Act, leading to the Boston Tea Party. Hutchinson fled to Britain, where he died in 1780, never returning to Massachusetts.

What was one of the roles held by Thomas Hutchinson in Massachusetts?

• Mayor of Boston

• Member of the Governor's Council

• Commander of the Continental Army

• President of Harvard University

Why did Thomas Hutchinson believe it was best to remain part of the British Empire?

• He wanted to avoid paying taxes.

• He was promised a title by the King.

• He thought it would ensure a prosperous future.

• He disliked the American colonists.

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

• A law that banned tea imports

• A trade agreement with France

• A military draft for colonists

• A tax imposed on the 13 colonies

How did Hutchinson react to the Stamp Act?

• He supported it wholeheartedly.

• He opposed it but had to enforce it.

• He led protests against it.

• He ignored it completely.

What was the outcome of the protests against the Stamp Act?

• The Act was repealed within a year.

• The Act was enforced more strictly.

• The Act was expanded to include more items.

• The Act led to a peace treaty with Britain.

What was the Tea Act of 1773?

• A tax on tea that led to further unrest

• A law that banned all imports from Britain

• A law that granted independence to the colonies

• A military alliance with France

What event did Hutchinson's insistence on following the rules in Boston lead to?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The First Continental Congress

• The Boston Tea Party

How did the British view Hutchinson after the Boston Tea Party?

• As a hero

• As a revolutionary

• As a successful governor

• As too lenient

Where did Thomas Hutchinson go after leaving the colonies?

• Spain

• Canada

• Britain

• France

What year did Thomas Hutchinson die?

• 1780

• 1800

• 1776

• 1790